Cave City in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

California Caverns at Cave City

— California Historical Landmark No. 956 —

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. California Caverns at Cave City Marker

Inscription.
California Cavern at Cave City,
Historical Landmark No. 956.

Erected 1983 by California Caverns. (Marker Number 956.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 38° 12.166′ N, 120° 30.546′ W. Marker is in Cave City, California, in Calaveras County. It is on Cave City Rdoad 2 miles east of Michel Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9565 Cave City Rd, Mountain Ranch CA 95246, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sheep Ranch Mine (approx. 2.3 miles away); Sheep Ranch (approx. 2.4 miles away); El Dorado (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mercer Caverns (approx. 3.9 miles away); St. Patrick's Catholic Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); The Compere Store (approx. 5 miles away); Site of E.C.V. Saloon (approx. 5 miles away); The Heinsdorff Bakery (approx. 5 miles away).

Regarding California Caverns at Cave City. In 1983 this site was designated

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California Historical Landmark No. 956 - California Caverns at Cave City. “The historical significance of California Caverns is well established as a major cavern system and as one of the earliest officially recorded caves (1850) in the Mother Lode region of California. The early commercial enterprise associated with California Caverns is evidenced by the historical documents verifying organized tourist activities as early as 1854. Although one of numerous caves in the Mother Lode region, California Caverns claims the distinction of having the most extensive system of caverns and passageways.”

Also see . . . California Caverns Tours. (Submitted on February 22, 2024.)

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Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Cavern Information

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Cavern Information

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4. California Caverns

Photographed by Craig Baker

5. California Caverns

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.